Year: 2016
St. Joseph’s Indian School honors SCJ chaplain
Last week during staff orientation at St. Joseph’s Indian School in South Dakota, the staff presented Fr. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ, a star quilt to commemorate his 50 years of religious life. Fr. Anthony is chaplain at the school. Allyssa Hoffer of St. Joseph’s did an interview with Fr. Anthony in which he reflected on his vocation, religious life, and St. Joe’s.
The choice to be a “son of Dehon”
Frater Justin Krenke, SCJ, renewed his vows this morning (August 12). “God calls all of us to go out in any way we can to be a part of the world, not a part from the world,” said Fra. Justin in his reflection prior to his vow renewal. “This is the message of Fr. Dehon.. So today, before all of you, before Fr. John [Czyzynski], before my brothers in community, I very joyfully renew my vows and continue the message of Christ and of our dear founder, Fr. Dehon.”
WYD renews SCJ seminarian’s commitment to vocation
“Today I said Yes once again to God!” Frater Juan Carlos (“Juancho”) Castañeda Rojas was one of several members of the US Province who accompanied a youth group from Our Lady of Guadalupe, Houston, to World Youth Day in Poland. The experience of being with SCJs from around the world was especially significant to him since the Read More…
Weekly News: August 8, 2016
World Youth Day pilgrims make their way home; prayer requests and updates; Fr. Tony Russo homilist at Fr. Peter Mastrobuono’s funeral; Memorial Mass for Fr. Peter planned for Houston; “Native Hope” featured in SD paper; “preaching” the focus of August 5 Dehonian Spirituality; new Indonesian leadership team filled with ESL alumni
Weekly News: August 1, 2016
Frater James renews his vows; Fr. Peter Mastrobuono, long-time Texas pastor, dies; Fr. Stephen Huffstetter writes from Ecuador where SCJs continue to assist victims of April’s devastating earthquake; “part-time missionary” talks about India; Fr. Ed Kilianski joins Dehonian youth in Poland for WYD; new secretary general takes office.
Fr. Peter Mastrobuono: a life dedicated to service
Fr. Peter Mastrobuono died July 27 in suburban Milwaukee. He was 76 and had been in nursing care for the past few months. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Fr. Peter entered the Priests of the Sacred Heart in 1959. On December 17th he would have celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood.
“Part-time missionary” talks about India
Fr. Tom Cassidy, SCJ, visited with staff at the Province Development Office on July 26th to talk about the congregation’s presence in India; he has been serving as a “part-time” missionary in the district for the past two years. “Our SCJs in India pray for our benefactors every day,” said Fr. Tom to the development office staff, “as well as for all of you who help in raising funds for the mission.”
Weekly News: July 25, 2016
Dehonian youth groups from Canada and the US at WYD in Poland; prayer requests; new board chairperson for SHSST; Fr. Thi Pham named local superior in Mississippi; Fr. Frank Wittouck featured in Houston newsletter; Year of Mercy pilgrimage; August birthdays and happy birthday Fr. Dominic!
Weekly News: July 18, 2016
Houston youth group on the way to WYD; new pastoral team in Mississippi; prayer requests; reflecting on a vocation; Admissions Workshop scheduled; General Curia reviews mission statement; new calendar items; requests from Rome and from the Provincial Council; international SCJs visit Dehon Formation Community.
Weekly News: July 11, 2016
New parish hall dedicated in Big Bend, SD; Bishop Joe Potocnak highlighted in hometown paper; SCJs reminded to register for the North American Dehonian Retreat; updates; provincial’s calendar; Fr. Bill Marrevee honored in Canada; SCJ News available; candidates busy in summer ministry.
